WTC Announces Ironman 70.3 Cozumel

Cozumel, which also plays host to a full-distance Ironman event in November, is an ideal destination for participants and their families with its beautiful beaches and exotic locale. Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, the island also features scenic undeveloped territory, most notably the Chankanaab National Park, the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve, Punta Celarain and Colombia Lagoon.

Ironman 70.3 Cozumel will lead athletes around the island known as "heaven on earth." Athletes will take on the 1.2-mile swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, followed by a flat and fast 56-mile bike that passes by Cozumel’s City Hall and the area’s vibrant downtown. The 13.1-mile run passes by many of the city’s signature sites, including its Waterfront Walk, Downtown Main Plaza and historic neighborhoods, finishing in front of City Hall Plaza.

One of nearly 60 events in the Ironman 70.3 Series, Ironman 70.3 Cozumel offers a professional prize purse of $50,000. Athletes will also compete for 50 coveted age group qualifying slots to the 2013 Ironman World Championship 70.3.

Registration for Ironman 70.3 Cozumel opened on Nov. 22, 2011. For additional information about the race, or to register, please visit www.ironmancozumel.com.